Paul bought me a present last year that involved us going for a 3d scan when Aria wasn't here and it also included a newborn photoshoot when she finally arrived. So when she was 13 days old we went to the photoshoot with much fear wondering what it would be like with a newborn and a photoshoot. When we arrived at first smile we were greeted with a lovely smiley woman called Adele and her partner James. We were made to feel welcome already and proudly presented Aria to her friend for the next few hours. Adele was friendly and very hospitable from the moment we met her. I soon realized I had no need to fear as this lady definitely knew what she was doing with Aria. We were taken to a room where the photoshoot would take place that was heated up especially for Aria. Adele also had a helper Robyn who was also very friendly and I think she fell in love with out daughter as well. Adele explained everything that would happen in that day and explained that there were lovely food places in the street which we could go to at anytime. I know what you first time mums are thinking as you read this - WHAT leave my child alone with these two ladies whom I have just met. Honestly though we were made to feel so at home and when Adele lifted Aria to take pictures I knew this lady knows what she is doing and she was so good with babies. At that point I knew we could leave to have some food. Whilst Adele and Robyn decided which colors would best suit Aria and what props she would use, Paul and I gazed at our daughter and saw how beautiful she was with each design that Adele came up with. From peach to brown Aria looked amazing in each different colour she was placed in. For a moment I was able to reflect on the fact that we do have a baby. In that I mean the birth was so quick that I didn't have much time to think about our beautiful baby girl and what had just happened, but on this day for the first time I was able to look back on my labour and think into the future of our daughter. The photoshoot was a few hours but it honestly didn't feel like it. Whenever Aria got fussy I was able to feed her and then change her, which the hosts of the shoot were very good with and even offered us drinks when Aria also had a break. All in all it was an amazing day and we are so happy with the results of our pictures. Adele and everyone at first smile made our experience that much better. We loved every minute of it and Aria looked so beautiful in so many different scenes. A few weeks later we were asked to come back for a viewing of the pictures, and we thought it would just be a slideshow of the pictures that we would click through on a computer but no! First smile went above and beyond our expectations. When we first arrived there was a chalkboard sing outside that they had written "welcome back Aria" which made us so happy and we were so excited to be back. All at first smile gave us a huge smile as we all came through the door and Adele explained how excited she was for us to see the pictures and now we know why. We were led into a different room from the time before and we had really comfy seats so sit on. We were shown a video that they had made with a beautiful song in the background. We brought my mum and Paul's mum as she was over from Germany that week, it was such a special time for us all. I think we were all brought to tears, even Paul a little bit as we watched the pictures of our beautiful daughter. It was a very special time. We thought we would also share with you a part of what we purchased from first smile. We were able to get all the pictures on a beautiful USB wooden stick. Paul and I love all things wood so we were so happy about this. We were also given a video of all the pictures, we just couldn't leave without every picture of her as she looked so amazing and its such a special memory for her. For those who are pregnant and considering a photoshoot at this place, honestly check it out- you won't be disappointed. Your child will be taken care of and you will have stunning images to look at at the end.
Also here is a link to the website of first smile and a link to their page on Facebook, please check them out: https://www.facebook.com/Your-First-Smile-Newborn-Baby-Photography-281422005204133/ http://www.yourfirstsmile.co.uk
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